getting gastric band privately - advice please

vik6525

Francesanne wrote: »

Because it's a long hard slog, especially when you're very overweight. It also takes a lot of motivation, hard work and determination. Also losing weight can be the easiest part, it's keeping the weight off that's very hard. It can be very easy for naturally slim folk to think it's just a matter of going on a diet. It's not a diet and it's a change of eating habits. I've been trying to lose weight for the last forty odd years. I lose a couple of stone and then it creeps back on again. I don't smoke, drink or eat endless cakes,chocs,etc., but I'm currently under a lot of stress and I turn to food when I get upset, not because I'm hungary but I just need the comfort of eating and then hate myself because I've eaten half a loaf of bread.

I was asking the op, because at one point, I was nearly 20 stone. Im now, and have been for the last 3 years, just under 10 stone.
Im not 'naturally' thin at all. I worked hard at it.
So I was asking because I think Im more than qualified to offer real, first hand help and advice.

Penny-Pincher!!

gastricbanddisaster wrote: »

Please look into the surgery. I have hadone fitted i August 08, it moved and they wany another £9000 to re-fit the exising band. I am distraught as the band was only operative for 3 months it then buckled causing me severe pain.
Now there is nothing that I can do, putting weight on. When I went back to Spire the surgeon told me to go to Weight Watchers!!!!!!!!!
I am gutted at loosing £7000 in such a short time.
Any suggestions?

I would be more worried about my health! Get to your GP and get a referel for an NHS consultant.